Structures:
Computational Structural Mechanics, Design and Analysis, and Physical Structural Modeling
- Maintaining and supporting Design Data Sheets (DDSs), design manuals, and assessment tools
- Performing major naval architecture studies and whole ship finite element analysis of metallic and composite ships and submarines
- Advanced Modeling and Simulation
Composite Ship Structures
- R&D of new composite materials and systems
- Novel applications of composite structures and parts
- Design, processing, fabrication and structural integration of composite material
- Aluminum ship repair patches
Structural Design
- Providing structural assessments of marine structures based on an understanding of the loading, structural response component, and material characteristics
- Providing structural design, analysis, and assessment support to the Fleet and Acquisition Program Offices including foreign Navies and the U.S. Coast Guard
- Design procedure and criteria development
Structural Testing and Analysis
- Experience in structural loads and response (seaway, ice, air, and UNDEX)
- Hull and component strength (including propulsors)
- Large-scale structural laboratory testing and at-sea evaluations
World Class On-site large scale testing capability
- Large scale structures laboratory and test assets for full & sub-scale structural performance tests on structural components
- One-of-a-kind Structures & Composites Deep Submergence Pressure Tank Facility
Materials:
Marine Corrosion Coatings and Corrosion Control
- Corrosion of metals and alloys in marine environments
- Developing Marine Coatings for antifouling and corrosion protection
- Quantifying corrosion rates and morphologies and develop protection strategies
Material Failure Investigation
- Metallurgical analysis, material characterization, and failure analyses
- Understanding composition, microstructure, and property relationships that affect material performance
- Develop Non-Destructive Evaluation methods for identification and evaluation of material defects in ship structures
Modern Materials
- Navy lead for Additive Manufacturing Technology
- Certify/validate safety and effectiveness of ship structures materials and weapon materials.
- Leading development of new naval alloys and other materials
- Material certification/validation for shipboard and weapons applications.
Propulsor Manufacturing
- Manufacturing technology, structures fabrication, and dimensional inspections
- Navy lead for Virginia Class Propulsor construction
Welding and Advanced Joining Technologies
- NAVSEA lead for welding process and material specifications for non-ballistic applications
- Advancing Friction Stir and Arc welding
- Fasteners Technologies